Humla Limi Valley Trek is named after the people living there. The name is a Tibetan word. Le – means the land between two rivers in Tibetan and Mi means people. Le Mi – means people living or situated on land between two rivers. Later on some kind of mispronounced and written like Limi.
According in saying or their history, a Long time ago many Tibetan come to business between Nepal and Tibet border and some Tibetan traders settled in that area for the purpose of better transportation and business. Since they are settled in between two great rivers; so-called “Le-Mi” and later that name derived to the area. Limi has strong ties with the Tibetan community traditionally and culturally. There is a long tradition of trade and cultural exchange between this part of Nepal and Tibet. People living in Limi still rely on trade with Tibet.
Humla Limi Valley Trek is a proper “Off The Beaten Path” trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. Humla Limi Valley treks take you to the heart of the unexplored upper valleys of Limi. Exploring the Deep gorges of Karnali River, the turquoise color of the river. The Trans Himalayan terrain, strenuous passes, and the fascinating Tibetan culture and lifestyle in the villages of Halji, Til, and Jang are the major attractions of the Humla Limi Valley Trek.
Apart from the pristine beauty, the Limi valley seems almost forgotten by the time and the intrusion of today’s modernization is minimum. Medieval-looking villages, equally old culture, and an age-old way of life can be experienced firsthand on the trek. The isolated backdrop of Humla Limi Valley Trek has higher chances of sightings of the blue sheep and also the rare and elusive snow leopards.
Haliji is the largest village in Limi Valley; more than 800 years old historical monastery is another attraction of this village and even now this old Buddhist monastery is in use. Due to its remoteness, There are so many things that recall some age ago Tibet’s Condition. People in there are still following the old way of the system. People in the valley are sustained by simple agriculture and the traditional way of trading across the border of wooden handicrafts and handmade goods. There is a long tradition of trade and cultural exchange between this part of Nepal and Tibet. Due to its remoteness to other parts of Nepal and district headquarter in Simikot, people living in Limi still rely on trade with Tibet.
Limi Valley trek starts following the Karnali river and stays mostly on the ancient salt trade route throughout the trek. It goes to the Tibet border and then retraces back to Simikot via a different route, adding more excitement to this already majestic adventure.
Humla Limi valley trek itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. (1335 meters)
Day 02: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj.
Day 04: Fly to Simikot (2950 meters)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapuri (2300 meters)
Day 06: Trek to Kermi (2670 meters)
Day 07: Trek to Yalbang (3020 meters)
Day 08: Trek to Tumkot (3380 meters)
Day 09: Trek to Yari (3700 meters)
Day 10: Cross Nara La (4620 meters) and trek to Hilsa (3720 meters)
Day 11: Trek to Manepeme (3990 meters)
Day 12: Trek to Til (4000 meters)
Day 13: Trek to Halji (3660 meters)
Day 14: Trek to Jang (3930 meters
Day 15: Trek to Talung (4370 meters)
Day 16: Cross Nyalu La (4949 meters) and trek to Shinjungma (3620 meters)
Day 17: Trek to Talung Kermi (2670 meters)
Day 18: Trek to Talung Simikot (2950 meters)
Day 19: Fly to Nepalgunj and continue to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 21: Departure.
